US Bridges

SR 0030 over Coalpit Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Ligonier Township · Structure no. 000000000035965

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0030 over Coalpit Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0030 over Coalpit Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,491 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0030
CrossesCoalpit Run
LocationLigonier Township
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.2621, -79.26734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,491 (2024)
Projected traffic8,294 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0030 over Coalpit Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0030 over Coalpit Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0030 over Coalpit Run carry?

About 8,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 over Coalpit Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 over Coalpit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.